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BELLATOR IR USO KOMANDAS SUSIVEIKINS KARIAUS SU SPECIALIU TIESIOGINIU RENGINIU HAVAJE GRUODŽIO MĖN. 14

 

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Brentas Primusas apgynė lengvo svorio titulą prieš Michaelą Chandlerį ilgai lauktose pagrindinio turnyro atsakomosiose rungtynėse ir prasidės Honolulu „Doubleheader“

 

ANGELIAI - Pagerbti drąsius JAV vyrus ir moteris. Ginkluotosios pajėgos, Bellator MMA bendradarbiauja su USO, kad pristatytų specialų tiesioginį renginį, nemokamą kariams, kartu su savo draugais ir šeimomis, gruodžio 14.

 

 

„Dirbdami su kariuomenės kovinių veiksmų programa, įvertinę ir atnaujinę jų kovinį pasirengimą, Aš seniai gerbiu kariuomenę ir jų drąsą,“, - sakė Royce'as Gracie, MMA legenda ir „Bellator“ ambasadorius. „Kai sužinojau, kad rengiame renginį Havajuose, žinant ten daug kariškių, Žinojau, kad per MMA turime parodyti savo palaikymą ir dėkingumą.

 

 

 

„Bellator“ prezidentas Scottas Cokeris didžiuojasi šiais naujais santykiais su USO ir nori parodyti savo paramą drąsiems tarnybos vyrams ir moterims..

 

 

 

„USO yra istorinė karinės paramos organizacija – ne tik pramogaujant, bet ir siejant juos su tais dalykais, kuriuos jie myli ir už ką kovoja,Sakė Coker. „Bellator buvo visiškai logiška užmegzti ryšius su USO ir suteikti unikalią galimybę Havajų kariškiams. Vertiname jų tarnystę tautai, ir tikimės, kad tai tik pirmoji iš daugelio galimybių dirbti kartu.

 

 

 

Sklindantis iš Nealo S. „Blaisdell“ arenoje Honolulu, šį unikalų šou pradės titulinė kova su dabartiniu lengvo svorio čempionu Brettas Primusas (8-0) prieš du kartus buvusį titulinį sąrašą Michael Chandler (18-4), o sunkiasvorių piktograma Frankas Pasaulis (18-12) atitinka Javy Ayala (10-7) sunkiasvorių kovoje.

„Bellator“ ir „USO Present“.: Pasveikinkite karius „Paramount Network“ bus rodomas penktadienį, Gruodis 14 į 10 p.m. IR / 9 val. CT ir bus vienu metu transliuojamas per CMT. Renginys taip pat bus tiesiogiai transliuojamas per DAZN, o preliminarios kovos bus transliuojamos Bellator.com ir visame pasaulyje „Bellator“ mobilioji programa. Papildomos seansų bus paskelbta artimiausiomis savaitėmis.

 

 

 

Vyraujantis čempionas Brentas Primusas padidino savo titulą ir nepralaimėjimų seriją labai laukiamoje revanšinėje kovoje dėl „Bellator“ lengvo svorio titulo.. Praėjusiais metais nuliūdinęs Chandlerį, Eugenijus, Ore.-vietinis nuo tada kovojo su sužalojimais, dėl kurių jis grįžo į narvą. Dabar, jis nori nutildyti kritikus ir įrodyti, kad yra teisėtas ir nusipelnęs 155 svarų čempionas. Vienas iš labiausiai dekoruotų kovotojų „Bellator“ istorijoje, Michaelas Chandleris planuoja susigrąžinti čempiono titulą ir tris kartus tapti čempionu. „Geležis“ įveikė „kas yra kas“ tarp divizijos elito, įskirtinai Bensonas

Hendersonas, Patricky Pitbull (x2), Yamauchi iki ir Edis Alvarezas. Buvęs Misūrio universiteto imtynininkas, kuris dabar vadina Nešvilį namais, užsitarnavo kelią atgal į Nr. 1-varžovo statusą, kurio tikslas – išvykti iš Havajų su diržu.

 

 

 

Buvęs UFC sunkiasvorių čempionas Frankas Miras grįžta į „Bellator“ narvą po įdomios kovos pirmyn ir atgal su Fiodoras Emelianenko praėjusį pavasarį. Su karjeros laimėjimais Roy Nelson, Antonio „Big Nog“ Nogueira (x2), Brockas Lesnaras ir Mirko Cro Cop, brazilų džiu-džitsu juodasis diržas laukia dar vienos įspūdingos pergalės, kuri papildys savo įspūdingą karjerą. Po to, kai sukrėtė pasaulį, kai jis padarė KO Sergejus Kharitonov, Javy Ayala per naktį tapo sensacija MMA gerbėjams. Gerbėjams žinomas kaip „Eye Candy,“, sunkiasvoris taip pat įspūdingai įveikė Ericą Prindle'ą ir Raphaelį Butlerį. Kovoja iš Portervilio, Kalifornijoje., Ayala grįžta tikėdamasi dar kartą šokiruoti pasaulį ir nugalėti vieną didžiausių sunkiasvorių MMA istorijoje.

 

 

 

Ši nepamirštama naktis bus dalis istorinio savaitgalio, kurio kulminacija bus anksčiau paskelbta Bellator Havajai šeštadienį, Gruodis 15, transliuojamas tik per DAZN. Šioje labai lauktoje kovos kortoje yra „Bellator“ moterų lengvasvorio čempionė Ilima-Lei Macfarlane gindama savo titulą prieš Valji yrajuoktis Letourneau, Lyoto Machida debiutavo „Bellator“ prieš buvusį čempioną Rafael Carvalho, Neiman Gracie atsižvelgiant į Ir Rūta „Bellator“ pusvidutinio svorio pasaulio didžiojo prizo atidarymo turo rungtynėse ir dar daugiau.

 

 

Bellator ir USO taip pat bendradarbiaus savaitę specialiuose renginiuose Havajuose iki didžiojo įdomių kovų savaitgalio gruodžio mėn. 14 ir 15. Daugiau informacijos – netrukus.

 

Atnaujinta „Bellator“ ir „USO Present“.: Pasveikinkite karius Kovos kortelė:

Lengvo svorio pasaulio titulo pagrindinis turnyras: "Brent" Primus (8-0) vs. Michael Chandler (18-4)

Sunkiasvorės pagrindinės kortos: Frankas Pasaulis (18-12) vs. Javy Ayala (10-7)

 

*Kortelė gali keistis

 

 

 

Prašome apsilankyti Bellator.com ir USO.org Daugiau informacijos.

HAWAII’S ILIMA-LEI MACFARLANE MAKES FIRST FLYWEIGHT TITLE DEFENSE AGAINST ALEJANDRA LARA IN MAIN EVENT OF BELLATOR 201 Birželio 29

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VALERIE LETOURNEAU RETURNS TO ACTION AGAINST BRUNA ELLEN

 

 

LOS ANGELES – Bellator returns to Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, Kalifas. už Bellator 201 penktadienį, Birželis 29. The card will be headlined by the San Diego-based Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (7-0), who defends her undefeated record and newly won flyweight crown against Columbia’s Alejandra “Azul” Lara (7-1).

 

 

 

 

In addition to the women’s flyweight championship being up for grabs on June 29, Valerie Létourneau (9-6) will look to improve to 2-0 viduje Bellator narve, when she meets the always-tough Ruda Ellen (4-1) at 125-pounds. Additional bouts, including the co-main event for Bellator 201: Macfarlane vs. Lara, will be announced in the coming days.

 

 

 

 

Bilietus į renginį eiti parduoti šį penktadienį, Balandis 6 and start at $39. Tickets will be available at the Pechanga box office and Pechanga.com. Durys renginio atidaryti 3:30 p.m. PT, while the preliminary card will kick-off at 4:30 p.m. "PST. Renginys bus tiesiogiai ir nemokamai transliuojamas „Paramount Network“ tinkle 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. KT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the newly updated Bellator Mobile App.

 

 

 

 

Ilima-Lei Macfarlane has been proving naysayers wrong since her viral MMA debut in 2015, defeating every opponent placed in front of her en route to becoming the inaugural Bellator women’s flyweight champion this past November by defeating Emily Ducote. Born in Honolulu, “The Ilimanator” was a high school wrestler at Punahou School, where she was also a classmate of pro golfer Michelle Wie. Primarily focusing on her academics, Macfarlane went on to attend San Diego State University, where she studied cultural anthropology and went on to earn her master’s degree in liberal arts and sciences. Following that, the 27-year-old dove headfirst into MMA, splitting time between Team Hurricane Awesome and 10oji Planet Jiu-Jitsu, where she remains to this day. Nepralaimi kaip profesionalas, Macfarlane now looks to keep her undefeated record intact and the title around her waist.

 

 

 

 

Hailing from Medellin, Kolumbija, Alejandra Lara made a statement in Bellator’s flyweight division when she finished Lena Ovchynnikova per galinio nuogas droselis ne Bellator 190. The 23-year-old knockout artist has earned seven victories in eight outings since making her professional debut in 2011 and has shown tenacity in her fights thus far, showcasing a pair of first round knockouts and multiple submissions. On the heels of her impressive promotional debut, Lara earned a shot at the championship on June 29.

 

 

 

 

The Canadian-born Létourneau, a former UFC strawweight title challenger, carries an impressive track record of thrilling fights, highlighted by a world title contest against former champion Joanna Jędrzejczyk. Since signing with Bellator, “Trouble” has moved up to her more natural weight class, impressively defeating Kate Jackson in her promotional debut. Į Bellator 201, the American Top Team-product will look to improve upon her nine victories as a professional, a tally that includes five finishes, with four coming by way of knockout.

 

 

 

 

At only 21-years-old, Ellen has already made three appearances for Bellator, competing against the likes of Veta Arteaga and Jessica Middleton. The Campinas, Brazil native and Team Nogueira-product has won four out of five fights to begin her professional career and will now look to continue her upward trajectory when she meets the former title challenger in a battle of top contenders.

 

Atnaujinta Bellator 201: Macfarlane vs. Lara Kovos kortelė:

Women’s Flyweight Title Main Event: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (7-0) vs. Alejandra Lara (7-1)

Women’s Flyweight Feature Bout: Valerie Létourneau (9-6) vs. Ruda Ellen (4-1)

 

 

 

 

*Kortelė gali keistis.

 

 

 

 

Apsilankykite Bellator.com, jei norite gauti papildomos informacijos.

MCDONALD & LETOURNEAU IMPRESS IN BELLATOR DEBUTS, CAPPING OFF FINAL EVENT ON SPIKE

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VISOS RENGINIO NUOTRAUKOS

Baigta Bellator 191: McDonald vs. Ligier Fight Card Results:

Michaelas McDonaldas (18-4) nugalėjo Peter Ligier (8-2-1) per vieningu sprendimu (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

 

Nuotraukos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/8acndyoa13mtgs7/AABOlDgJCtycBa-bPH8L1e8Qa?dl, = 0

 

McDonald Quote: “I was happy with the performance. He ate some heavy punches. I hit him hard enough to break my right hand again, so he’s very durable and I expected that from him. I’ve seen him get put down and keep coming. He was very impressive, I’m honored to have fought him and he really stepped up to the occasion. I think that I have some pretty high accolades for a bantamweight, but I really have no idea how that stacks up to the other guys in my division. We will let this hand heal up and find out soon.”

 

Valerie Letourneau (9-6) nugalėjo Kate Jackson (9-3-1) per vieningu sprendimu (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

 

Nuotraukos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/xv8mhtcx9eku5p9/AAB94OCwYqOCIUbHyTcU3chUa?dl, = 0

 

Letourneau Quote: “I never feel like I’m doing enough. That’s the first thing I ask my coach: ‘Was it a good fight?’ I think experience has taught me to be patient in the fight and to fight smart. You always want to put on a show, but sometimes it can cost you the fight. Mano paskutinio kovos, I didn’t do enough because I was too careful. I wanted to bring all that experience together and make the best of it.”

 

“This was a very important fight for me. Aš 34, my daughter’s a teenager now. I’ve sacrificed a lot of things for my career. But I want this Bellator belt so bad. It was really hard for me to watch Ilima Macfarlane and Emily Ducote fight for it first. I have so much respect for both of them, but I wanted to be the first one to fight for the title. Deja, that didn’t happen but to me that’s the only thing I have on my mind right now. Ilima knows I want to fight her and she had a really good performance in her last fight. When it happens, I think it’s going to be a really good matchup. It’s going to be an exciting fight.”

Mohammad Yahya (4-1) nugalėjo Ash Griffiths (4-5) per TKO adresu 3:26 apvaliosios vieną

 

Nuotraukos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/62fh9s38lo1de3x/AAAF5NCgKybT6v1HG9qYJOaHa?dl, = 0

 

Yahya Quote: “This is what we trained for and we executed exactly as we planned. I was very confident in the opening round. I said that I was going to win in the first round by TKO and I did just that. It’s confidence, but this is also a product of hard work. I was training very hard for this and I executed. I knew that I had the best team in the world and we’re on to the next one now.”

 

Philip De Fries (14-6, 1 NC) def. Jamesas Thompsonas (20-17, 1 NC) per pateikimo (giljotina) į 1:33 apvaliosios vieną

 

Nuotraukos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/efcurjmp6k10j2q/AADd556tK8j6Lg-T7Te54Z_ma?dl, = 0

 

De Fries Quote: "Jaučiuosi puikiai, the less damage the better. I’m not getting any prettier. Hats off to James, he’s a legend. It’s a shame it was over so quick, it could have been a barn burner. But I’m happy. I want to climb the ladder here in Bellator. If there is an opening in this tournament, I’ll gladly step in. I feel great at the moment. Fighting is 90 percent mental and the first half of my career, I didn’t have the head for it. But now I’m putting everything together, I feel great and I’m performing. Aš pasiruošęs, Aš kovoti niekam.

 

Jeremy Petley (12-8) def. Lewis Monarch (9-3) per split sprendimą (29-28 x2, 27-30)

 

Nuotraukos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/q1gw2zn80ujf2ps/AABweE-l4KMFb00-hvR7CExDa?dl, = 0

 

Petley Quote: “I was prepared to do the job and really demonstrate my skills. He put up a tough fight and made me work for it. I was prepared for a war, and that’s what he gave me so I had to dig deep. Lewis was a good opponent but I knew no matter what the situation or adversity, that I have a big heart, I have work ethic, a good skillset and a good corner behind me. I knew that no matter what happened, I would come out with the victory.”

 

“This is a fraction of my potential. Noriu didelių kovų, I want the Bellator title. I want to move up, I want to move forward and fight late in the night. I have what it takes, so I’ll take anybody. This was not the most convincing win, but no matter who I face, I can win. I don’t care who it is up against me, I can always find a way. I find a way to win. That’s what I do.”

Bellator 191 WEIGH-IN RESULTS & NUOTRAUKOS

 

BELLATOR’S FINAL EVENT ON SPIKE TAKES PLACE

RYTOJ NIGHT AT 9/8c

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NEWCASTLE, Anglija – Only one main event competitor is sure to be smiling after their matchup rytoj night when Michaelas McDonaldas(17-4) makes his Bellator debut against Peter Ligier (8-1-1) in the headlining bout of Bellator 191.

Another high-profile free agent signing in Valerie Letourneau (8-6) is also set to make her long-awaited promotional debut, suvedimas išskaitytas Kate Jackson (9-2-1) in the co-main event at Newcastle, England’s Metro Radio Arena.

 

Bellator 191: McDonald vs. Ligier will be broadcast free on SPIKE Penktadienis, Gruodis. 15 į 9 p.m. IR/ 8 p.m. KT. The event marks the last time Bellator will air on SPIKE before the network rebrands itself as Paramount Network in January.

 

Tickets for the event can be purchased from Ticketmaster.co.uk & event.co.uk

 

Baigta Bellator 191: McDonald vs. Ligier Kovos kortelė:

138 Pound Catchweight Main Event: Michaelas McDonaldas (137.6 Svoris.) vs. Peter Ligier (135.8 Svoris.) Nuotraukos

Women’s Flyweight Co-Main Event: Valerie Letourneau (125.8 Svoris.) vs. Kate Jackson (125.5 Svoris.) Nuotraukos

Sunkiasvoris „Feature Bout“: Jamesas Thompsonas (266 Svoris.) vs. Philas De Friesas (261 Svoris.) Nuotraukos

Welterweight Feature Bout: Mohammad Yahya (163 Svoris.) vs. Ash Griffiths (170.5 Svoris.) Nuotraukos

Parengiamosios varžybos su plunksna: Jeremy Petley (146.4 Svoris.) vs. Lewis Monarch (146 Svoris.) Nuotraukos

MICHAEL ‘MAYDAY’ MCDONALD MAKES PROMOTIONAL DEBUT AGAINST PETER LIGIER DURING MAIN EVENT OF BELLATOR 191 IN NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND ON DEC. 15

VALERIE ‘TROUBLE’ LETOURNEAU ALSO SET FOR BELLATOR DEBUT AGAINST KATE JACKSON

ANGELIAI - Two of Bellator’s top recent free agent signings, Michaelas McDonaldas (17-4) ir Valerie Letourneau (8-6), will both make their long-awaited promotional debuts during Bellator 191 at Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle, England on Penktadienis, Gruodis. 15.

 

“Mayday” will take on Peter Ligier (8-1-1) in a bantamweight main event, while “Trouble” will compete at flyweight against Kate Jackson (9-2-1) į bendrai Main Event. Papildomai, British heavyweights collide when James “The Colossus” Thompson (20-16, 1 NC) returns to the Bellator cage where he meets Philip De Fries (13-6, 1 NC). Pagaliau, two lightweight contests have also been added, as Jeremy Petley (11-8) battles Lewis Monarch (9-2) and Ash Griffiths (4-4) takes on Mohammad Yahya (3-1).

 

Bellator 191: McDonald vs. Ligier will be broadcast free on SPIKE Penktadienis, Gruodis. 15 į 9 p.m. IR/ 8 p.m. KT. Tickets for the event can be purchased from Ticketmaster.co.uk & event.co.uk.

 

Tuo tik 26 metų, McDonald will enter the Bellator cage with experience against some of the top bantamweights the sport of MMA has to offer, including Renan Barao, Jonas Lineker, Urijah Faber and Brad Pickett. A veteran of the WEC and UFC veteran, the Modesto, Calif.-native signed with Bellator following a nine-fight, five-year run with his former promotion. Su 15 finishes in his 17 Laimėta kaip profesionalus, McDonald will look to hand Ligier his first stoppage loss of his career.

 

Hailing from Paris, Prancūzija, Ligier turned pro in 2013 and has competed exclusively on the European circuit throughout his 10-fight career. Also known as “BadAzz,” the 31-year-old has finished his opponent in five out of eight opportunities, amounting to an impressive finishing rate of 63%. Now making his debut with Bellator, Ligier formerly competed for BAMMA in 2014.

 

The Canadian-born Létourneau, a former UFC strawweight title challenger, carries an impressive track record of thrilling fights, highlighted by a world title contest against former champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk. Dabar, moving up to her more natural weight class, the 34-year-old American Top Team product will make her debut for Bellator. On Dec. 15, “Trouble” will look to improve upon her eight victories as a professional, a tally that includes five finishes, with four coming by way of knockout.

 

Fresh off a victory over Colleen Schneider at Bellator 182 rugpjūčio, the victory gave Jackson five wins in a row, including four stoppages. Jackson hasn’t lost since May of 2013, a period which also included a run on reality television show Galutinis kovotojas sezonas 23. Hailing from Lostwithiel, Kornvalis, Anglija, Jackson will have the home crowd to her advantage at Bellator 191.

Baigta Bellator 191: McDonald vs. Ligier Kovos kortelė:

Bantamweight pagrindinis turnyras: Michaelas McDonaldas (17-4) vs. Peter Ligier (8-1-1)

Women’s Flyweight Co-Main Event: Valerie Letourneau (8-6) vs. Kate Jackson (9-2-1)

Sunkiasvoris „Feature Bout“: Jamesas Thompsonas (20-16, 1 NC) vs. Philip De Fries (13-6, 1 NC)

Lengvas bruožas: Jeremy Petley (11-8) vs. Lewis Monarch (9-2)

 

Preliminari kortelė:

Lengvas parengiamasis mačas: Mohammad Yahya (3-1) vs. Ash Griffiths (4-4)

 

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BELLATOR WOMEN’S FLYWEIGHT CHAMP TO BE CROWNED IN 2017

 

LOS ANGELES – Bellator is pleased to announce the signings of Valérie Létourneau (8-6), Alejandra Lara (6-1), Sabriye Şengül(Debiutas), Kristi Lopez (2-0), Na Liang (6-0) ir Juliana Velasquez (5-0) to multi-fight contracts that will see them compete in Bellator’s emerging 125-pound division. Be, Bellator will look to crown its next women’s flyweight world champion this year.

“2017 has been a big year for us in terms of bringing in marquee free agents that can have an immediate impact on their division,Sakė Bellator prezidentas Scottas Coker. “This group of flyweight signings demonstrates that we’re committed to that throughout our roster, as we’re adding even more depth to an already-competitive weight class. We’re adding a proven title contender, along with a group of prospects from all around the globe, and we look forward to putting on great fights and displaying the talent this division has to offer.”

These news stars join a division that already includes talented fighters, toks kaip Keri Taylor-Melendez (1-0), Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (6-0),Anastasia Yankova (5-0), Emily Ducote (5-2), Colleen Schneider (11-7) ir Lena Ovchynnikova (12-4, 1 NC).

The Canadian-born Létourneau, a former UFC strawweight title challenger, carries an impressive track record of thrilling fights, highlighted by a world title contest against undefeated UFC champion Joanna Jędrzejczyk. Dabar, moving up to a more natural weight class, the 33-year-old American Top Team product will make her debut for Bellator in 2017. She will look to improve upon her eight victories as a professional, a tally that includes five finishes, with four coming by way of knockout.

Hailing from Medellin, Kolumbija, Alejandra Lara will look to make a statement in Bellator’s budding women’s flyweight division. The 22-year-old knockout artist has earned six victories in seven outings since making her professional debut in 2011. “Azul” has shown tenacity in her fights thus far, showcasing a pair of first round knockouts, as well as a first round armbar submission. Lara trains alongside UFC fighters Alexa Grasso and Irene Aldana at Team Lobo in Mexico.

Kova iš Holivudo, Kalifornijoje., Kristi Lopez will enter the Bellator fray as she prepares for her third professional bout. Prieš tai, “Loba” also tallied three victories over a four-fight, two-year span on the amateur circuit.

Chinese submission specialist Na Liang will look to build on a 2017 campaign that already saw her finish an opponent in a mere 38 sekundžių. The first-round stoppage marked the fifth time in six appearances that Liang’s opposition failed to make it out of the opening round. After competing exclusively at bantamweight to begin her career, Liang decided to move down to the flyweight division, where she also saw success by collecting a trio of first round finishes.

With an impressive following in Turkey from her kickboxing career, Sabriye Şengül will now transition to MMA under the direction of Bellator. With a professional kickboxing record of 6-1, the 26-year-old prospect holds the potential to achieve the same success in multiple combat sport disciplines.

Nepralaimi ne 30 metų, Juliana Velasquez trains under the Nogueira brothers in Brazil, carrying one of the most famous names in MMA with her inside the Bellator cage. Be, Juliana trains alongside fellow Bellator flyweight Bruna Vargas. With five wins in five appearances, the Rio de Janeiro resident will look to become another Brazilian Bellator champion.